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A spinal lesion can often be mistaken for other conditions such as degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, or spinal stenosis, which may present with similar symptoms like pain and neurological deficits. Additionally, variations in imaging results can lead to misinterpretation, where normal anatomical structures or benign abnormalities are confused with actual lesions. Inflammatory conditions or infections, such as discitis or myelitis, may also mimic the appearance of a spinal lesion on scans. Accurate diagnosis typically requires a combination of clinical evaluation and advanced imaging techniques.
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What is partial spinal sensory syndrome?
It is a rare condition caused by an incomplete lesion of the spinal cord
What is a spinal cord lesion?
a tiny cut in your spinal cord that is usually microscopic unless very large
What is Brown-Sequard syndrome?
It is a rare condition caused by an incomplete lesion of the spinal cord
How is a spinal lesion treated?
It all depends on what the lesion is made of and where it is on the spine. A benign lesion is non-cancerous whereas a malignant lesion is cancerous.Lesions can be defined according to the patterns they form. Lesions can also be categorized by their size. A gross lesion is one that can be seen with the naked eye. A microscopic or histologic lesion requires the magnification of a microscope to be seen.
Is a newborn paralyzed immediately if it has Spina Bifida?
No, not necessarily. The level of paralysis is dependent on the level of the lesion, what vertebrae were affected and whether the lesion was open and the spinal cord and nerves were exposed.
What complication is occurring for a person who has a spinal cord injury above T6 and is experiencing paroxysmal hypertension ans has piloerection and sweating above the spinal cord lesion?
Autonomic hyperreflexia
What sort of lesion will cause loss of position sense?
Posterior column of the spinal cord lesions like infection, tumor, trauma or idiopathic.
Why is it that you got paralyzed when your spinal cord gets damaged?
first of all we all know that the spinal cord contains the the motor alfa that is the motor neuron that causes the muscle to contract,so when the spinal cord gets damaged no stimulation arrives to the muscles below the lesion level..
Why did Cat Scan show lesion on spinal cord?
A CAT scan may show a lesion on the spinal cord due to various underlying conditions, such as tumors, infections, or inflammation. Lesions can appear as abnormal areas that differ in density from the surrounding tissue, indicating potential issues like demyelination or compression. Further diagnostic tests, such as MRI or biopsies, may be needed to determine the exact nature and cause of the lesion. Prompt evaluation is crucial for appropriate treatment and management.
What is a sclerotic lesion L5?
A sclerotic lesion is slow growth, regeneration of the bone. L3 is the 3rd spinal vertebrae. If there is a sclerotic lesion with in l3. It simply means there is a condition, or bone defense located with in L3 .
If the ventral roots are destroyed can impulses reach the spinal cord?
In short, Yes.A majority of the "signals" that travel through the ventral roots are motor "signals" going out to the periphery from the spinal cord. As such, the signals have already "reached" the spinal cord from the brain or another region of the spinal cord.Thus, A ventral root lesion will interrupt signals from reaching the periphery.
What is the prognosis for transverse myelitis?
The area on the spinal cord affected by transverse myelitis will determine the individual's level of functioning. The higher-up the lesion, the greater the disability.
